Tha Hunta Dance is an ancient dance form famous among the Santhal tribe living in the Chota Nagpur region in Jharkhand. This folk dance revolves around the concept of hunting and is a beautiful portrayal of the same. The Santhal Paraganas The Santhals are natives of Bangladesh who migrated to India many years back. These […]
Dance performances at weddings, fairs, and other festivals are a common thing in Jharkhand. One such popular dance form prevalent in this culturally rich land is the Ghoda Naach. The word Ghoda refers to a horse, and Naach translates to dance. Together it means the Horse Dance, quite an interesting name for a dance. From
Domkach is a traditional wedding dance that belongs to Jharkhand and Bihar. Popularly known as Nagpuri dance, Domkach is part of wedding festivities. The Nagpuri version of the dance is further categorized into Ekharia, Jhumta, and Dohri Domkach. This folk dance is popular in Mithila and Bhojpur districts. Naktora, Ratjagah, Jalua, and Nakta are the
Huttari dance is also known as the Kodagu dance. It is one of the most spirited dances of Karnataka and has various local versions. The slow dance is done at the occasion of harvesting as a yearly custom. Kodava Tribe Kodavas are thought of as the benevolent Ethno-lingual community from a place named Kodagu. It
Kunitha is a traditional dance of Karnataka performed by men of the Kuruba tribe. This is a dance performed almost on every occasion, whether a small or large function. The Kuruba Caste Kuruba is a Hindu caste native of Karnataka. It is the third-largest community in the state. The most common activity or profession for
Karaga folk dance is a traditional dance devoted to Draupadi. It is performed on a full moon night. It is also known as Droupthamma. Karaga is celebrated by the Tigala group in the Karnataka region. History of Karaga Folk Dance The dance and its traditions are related to the epic Mahabharata. “Vastrakshepa” (stripping) of Draupadi,
Jharkhand is home to many tribes with a long history. These tribes and their unique traditions have made Jharkhand culturally diverse. Danga dance form is one such addition to the rich culture of the tribal people in Jharkhand. Purpose of the Danga Dance Danga folk dance performed is to celebrate the ancient cultures of the
The Barao folk dance is a celebration of the Oraon community thriving in the state of Jharkhand. This community has rich cultural traditions. It is one of the largest groups dwelling in the hilly region of Hazaribagh Goomla. They have Dravidian origins. Oraon community is are also known as Kurukh. They are also spotted in
The Wancho dance is a brilliant folk-dance belonging to Arunachal Pradesh. Performed during major festivities, the Wancho dance is a vital part of the celebrations. It is done for recreational purposes and has quite a novel touch to it. The Wancho Tribe It is an autochthonous race of the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Longding
Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is known for its popular Popir dance. This tribe celebrates several festivals around the year. The traditions they follow are something that you might not have heard or witnessed before. Mopi festival Galo tribe is a Himalayan tribe inhibiting Arunachal Pradesh since time immemorial. They speak the Tani Galo language
Another popular folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh, Pasi Kongki is a celebration of a tribe called Adi. The dance is performed to narrate the social work that the Pasi has done. It is indeed a unique representation of the rich culture that defines the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The Adi Tribe Believed to have
Ponung folk dance is a popular dance of Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to the Adi tribe. This tribe is known for many of its traditional folk dances. Ponung dance is an important religious celebration for the Adi tribe. Purpose of the Ponung Dance The Adi tribe is a very religious tribe. The Ponung folk dance
